From Don Brubeck at West Seattle Bike Connections:

Bike riders are invited by Port of Seattle to a Bike & Truck Safety Fair!

Friday, September 6
6:30 to 8:30 am
Terminal 25, 3225 East Marginal Way S near S Spokane St.

Featuring:
– Bike-truck blind spot simulations
– Truck ride-alongs
– Helpful safety information
– Free continental breakfast

Co-sponsored by West Seattle Bike Connections, SDOT, WSDOT, Cascade Bicycle Club, BNSF, Ballard Oil and others.

Reasons for this event:
– To give bike riders an understanding of what freight haulers can see and how their vehicles move, turn and stop.
– To give truck drivers an understanding of how people on bikes see and use the road.
– To give bike riders an opportunity to thank truckers in person for their safe and attentive driving!

Goals:
– Safe, predictable driving and riding, with respect and understanding.
– Efficient freight mobility for the industries and international trade that support our economy.
– Efficient, safe transportation by bike from West Seattle to and through the seaport, manufacturing and industrial areas.

More bike traffic = less car traffic congestion

http://westseattlebikeconnections.org/events/sept-6-trucksbikes-safety-event/